National Leasehold Survey 2016 – A Management Minefield
The findings of the National Leasehold Survey 2016 have recently been published, which revealed some concerning, but not particularly surprising results. With the leasehold sector...
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Life lessons from headline breakdowns
Watching others acting out the ending of a marriage on a public stage can provide a valuable lesson on how to ‘uncouple’ with least pain...
Sharon Powell
Partner, Head of FamilyBreak clauses – partitions and vacant possession
A break clause in a lease may only be exercised if any conditions attached to it have been satisfied. The clause will be strictly construed...
Anne Bridger
Senior Solicitor, Commercial Property‘Just give us a simple overage agreement’.
It’s strange how some phrases can haunt you over the years and the request to produce a simple, straightforward overage agreement crops up repeatedly. Overage...
John Guthrie
Partner, Commercial PropertySeller Beware
Following on from the article in the March edition regarding the dangers of non-disclosure, the idea of caveat emptor (buyer beware), with the buyer taking...
Gaenor Thomas
Associate, Commercial PropertyECHR McDonald V McDonald
Finally, Some Relief for Residential Landlords After a six year sojourn through the judicial system, the highest court in the land has finally confirmed that...
Roderick Campbell
Partner, Head of Commercial PropertyWhy should you make a will if you own property...
If you own any assets abroad or are considering investing in a holiday property in a foreign country, it is important that you think about...
Seila Sanchez Lucas
Solicitor, Trusts & EstatesMr and Mrs Smith – the final instalment
The announcement of the sad breakdown of the relationship between Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie has made headlines around the world. Whether global superstars or...
Julian Waldon
Associate, FamilySomeone like you?
“Post Brexit, businesses are likely to need fresh thinking more than ever.” Familiarity could be said to breed content in the corporate world. So it’s...
Jane Crosby
Partner, Head of Dispute Resolution & Accredited MediatorKeeping hold of the real power in the name game
In the same week that fashion entrepreneur Karen Millen was told she could not use her own name in business, Specsavers were given the green...
